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Diet is the strongest external factor influencing the development and progress of cancer. Studies of diet and cancer point toward the benefits of eating more vegetables, fruits, whole grains and legumes. Foods to avoid are sugar, high calorie “energy-dense foods and drinks”, red and processed meats, and salty processed foods. Increased risk of cancer is […]

Trypotophan amino acid is metabolized by a series of chemical reactions called the kynurenine pathway. One product is kynurenic acid (KA), which protects the nervous system, reduces inflammation, reduces tissue oxidation and may even prevent cancer. KA is anticonvulsant and has functions in the gastrointestinal tract. The blood-brain barrier (which blocks passage of chemicals from […]